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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The nature and extent of crime and delinquency in the United States are examined in this course. Major emphasis will be placed on the theories, types and trends of criminal and delinquent behavior. Major theories of causation, relevant current issues, societal responses and selected cross-cultural comparisons will be discussed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the study of the juvenile justice system and its administration. Emphasis is placed on contemporary American juvenile justice, the processes within the system and how the system functions in the management, control, care and treatment of status offenders, juvenile offenders, dependent children and neglected children. Further emphasis is placed on the nature and extent of delinquency, theories of causation, current trends and issues.
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3.00 Credits
This course encompasses a wide range of topics related to locating and obtaining jobs in policing, courts, probation, corrections, parole, juvenile justice, national and industrial security. Professional concerns such as stress, promotion and civil service requirements are addressed.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an overview of the theory and practice of probation and parole. Emphasis is placed on crime control through probation and parole including specific contemporary issues, controversies and organizational styles. The course includes a critical examination of the ability to predict probation/parole eligibility and the relationships to and consequences of both systems as these relate to the police, courts, corrections and the community. Juvenile and adult systems are examined. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq
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3.00 Credits
This course explores the concepts and techniques of crime prevention. The roles of the criminal justice system, public and private service agencies as well as citizen involvement are examined. Special emphasis is placed on the successes and failures of the various approaches, strategies and programs in crime prevention. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a survey of the fundamental principles of the function, structure and management of law enforcement agencies. Various forms of police organization are analyzed and evaluated. The basic concepts of police administration are discussed. Contrasts between traditional styles and contemporary approaches are also emphasized. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
A broad analysis of the major structures and processes that underlie the American judicial system on the local, state and federal levels is the primary focus of this course. Emphasis is placed on the basic legal concepts of the judicial process, the dynamics of the criminal court process and its principal actors: judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, juries, victims and witnesses. Civil and juvenile court procedures are examined, as well as the appellate process and the role of the United States Supreme Court. Selected current reforms, issues and problems are discussed and cross-cultural comparisons are made. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq
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3.00 Credits
This course includes an overview of the organization and administration of the correctional system as a process and as a major component of the American criminal justice system. Emphasis is placed on correctional goals and objectives, current philosophies, trends and practices, special problems, issues, controversies and potential directions for the future. Both adult and juvenile corrections are examined, as are selected cross-cultural perspectives. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq
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3.00 Credits
This course examines how the criminal justice system deals with crises. Intervention strategies, which focus on domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, rape, hostage situations and collective violence, are reviewed. Particular attention is given to counseling, arbitration, mediation, referral and negotiation techniques. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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3.00 Credits
A comprehensive review of the investigation of criminal matters including the full range of activities from the initial notification of the commission of a crime to its final disposition in the criminal justice process is provided in this course. It encompasses the history and art of investigation, preliminary and follow-up, all evidentiary aspects, crime scene search, interviews and interrogation, identification of suspects, court preparation and presentation. Prerequisites: CJ 111 Intro to Crim Just & CJ 112 Crime & Delinq.
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